Sky Handling Partner meets with SIPTU at WRC to discuss union recognition

by | Jun 25, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

The management of Sky Handling Partner and SIPTU representatives attended a Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) conciliation conference on Monday 17th June, to discuss a dispute resulting from a refusal by the company to engage in collective bargaining with the...

FAI refusal of employees’ right to collective bargaining to be referred to Labour Court

by | Jun 24, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Services, SIPTU Bulletin

SIPTU members employed by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have accused the Board of the sporting organisation of hypocrisy by denying them the right to be part of a team in the workplace and will be referring the issue of their right to collectively bargain...

SIPTU members in National Advocacy Service suspend strike after management climbdown

by | Jun 24, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin

SIPTU members employed in the National Advocacy Service have suspended their strike action following agreement by management that it will fully implement a Labour Court recommendation concerning pay and conditions for the workers who provide vital assistance to...

SIPTU calls for swift government action on worsening situation for public transport workers

by | Jun 18, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU representatives have called for immediate action by the Government to protect public transport workers from increasing rates of anti-social behaviour, as the National Transport Authority reported a two-fold increase in incidents on Luas services in 2023. SIPTU...

SIPTU members welcome new minimum rates of pay in the security industry 

by | Jun 14, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Services

SIPTU members employed in the security industry have welcomed the announcement today (Friday, 14th June) by the Government that a new Employment Regulation Order (ERO) for the sector will come into force on 1st July which will increase minimum hourly rates of pay....

Members in STERIS Plant in Tullamore call for union recognition 

by | Jun 11, 2024 | Latest News Home, Manufacturing, SIPTU Bulletin

SIPTU members employed by the medical equipment manufacturing company, STERIS, at its plant in Tullamore, County Offaly, have raised concerns with management and local politicians over a refusal to recognise their union for collectively bargaining their terms and...